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commentr/StutterMay 9, 2025
2 points

its a mental disorder caused due to anxiety and stress. but in my case i was the happier back then in lockdown. no idea whyd i pulled my hair back then...

Causes & Variability
Stress & Fight/FlightTrauma & PsychologicalCycles & Randomness
postr/StutterMay 9, 2025
0 points

The Problem

The Problem I guess my frequent masturbation increases anxiety , stuttering , Self doubt , overthinking. ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionOverthinking & MonitoringStress & Fight/Flight+1 more
postr/StutterMay 9, 2025
2 points

How do you deal with your stutter?

How do you deal with your stutter? Hey! How you doin? Since the last year I began to recognize and getting aware of my stuttering: joining support groups, communities like this and also taking speech...

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commentr/StutterMay 9, 2025
3 points

I’ve stuttered since I was a kid, but my brother started blocking pretty badly at some point during the pandemic. I suspect a combination of isolation and anxiety. It’s since improved greatly...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Stress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment
postr/StutterMay 8, 2025
45 points

The only thing that's worked for me (and why it can work for you too)

The only thing that's worked for me (and why it can work for you too) I know this has been posted here a few times but I'm going to share it again because it is the MOST IMPORTANT tool I've found and ...

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Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentOverthinking & Monitoring+3 more
postr/stutteringMay 7, 2025
3 points

5 year old son...

5 year old son... I'll start by saying, as early as I can remember until about the age of 18...I had a very apparent and present stutter. I was placed in speech therapy all through 3rd-4th grade and i...

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postr/StutterMay 7, 2025
5 points

5 year old son...

5 year old son... I'll start by saying, as early as I can remember until about the age of 18...I had a very apparent and present stutter. I was placed in speech therapy all through 3rd-4th grade and i...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionOverthinking & MonitoringGenetic & Family Factors+3 more
commentr/StutterMay 7, 2025
3 points

I don't know the initial cause apart from traumatic childhood but it's severity is definitely tied to anxiety, sleep and mental health...

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Stress & Fight/FlightEnergy & Biological RhythmsTrauma & Psychological
commentr/StutterMay 6, 2025
6 points

I stutter on my name too. To get into work I have to dial into our phone system and I stutter every time saying my name. I’ve been trying to take a beat, breathe in, and release before speaking, it ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Feared Words & NamesStress & Fight/FlightFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterMay 6, 2025
1 points

Stress is a big factor for me. I’m a college student, currently in finals week. I’m bugging out, haven’t been this bad in a while....

Causes & VariabilitySchool & Work
Stress & Fight/FlightSchool & Academic Life
postr/StutterMay 6, 2025
7 points

Need urgent advice for an interview

Need urgent advice for an interview I want to do a PhD and have been applying to different programs and positions since a while now. I got accepted into a reputed graduate school with 3-4 projects of ...

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Anticipating StutteringFeared Words & NamesAvoidance & Substitution+3 more
commentr/StutterMay 6, 2025
1 points

maybe not sure went to a speech therapist , she said you are alright , you just stammer when you are anxious or overthinking...

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Overthinking & MonitoringStress & Fight/Flight
commentr/StutterMay 5, 2025
1 points

Yes, it helps ALOT. You will have to exaggerate it multiple times and then talk about your stuttering. At first it can make your stuttering increase because of the stress, but keep doing it and it wil...

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Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureStress & Fight/FlightHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterMay 5, 2025
3 points

I did for a while, but since my stutter is heavily emotional and I'm fluent most of the time, it's kinda hard to keep doing it for too long and I eventually stop without realizing it....

Coping & AdvocacyCauses & Variability
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureStress & Fight/Flight
commentr/StutterMay 5, 2025
4 points

Basically instead of fighting your fear (stuttering in this case) you should try to stutter as much as you can, even in an ironic way. This takes off the entire pressure. It's very effective in peop...

Coping & AdvocacyCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureStress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterMay 5, 2025
1 points

Sometimes yes. There are days where I stutter not because of anxiety. Sometimes I just block and not anxious at all. Though originally believe I started stuttering due to anxiety....

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Cycles & RandomnessStress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment
postr/StutterMay 5, 2025
4 points

Stutter

Stutter I usually stutter when im anxious and overthinking , certain words , when put in the stop and on the call and I don’t know how to say this but i stutter Infront of my dad , not anyone else be ...

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commentr/StutterMay 5, 2025
1 points

Maybe, sometimes i will stutter but that depends upon my mood...

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Cycles & RandomnessStress & Fight/Flight
commentr/StutterMay 4, 2025
2 points

Yea it’s also really erratic for me too. But it’s also important to realize that your brain and body are a unit, so make sure you’re getting good sleep, exercise, and nutritious foods with as little p...

Causes & Variability
Energy & Biological RhythmsStress & Fight/Flight
commentr/StutterMay 3, 2025
1 points

Yeah. Don’t think it’s nerves. It’s a lifetime of all the negative emotions associated with stuttering. Hard to get out of it....

Causes & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Stress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment